The Growth of Photo Sharing and Other Fascinating News on the Web

Pew Report on Photo Sharing

Over the weekend, some friends were kind enough to break out their stash of movie-grade cosmetics and turn the members of my family into zombies for a Halloween party. Before the makeup had even been fully applied, photos of our faces were shared on Twitter and Facebook. That probably doesn’t surprise you. The constant capturing and sharing of life’s moments is the new normal. The increasingly urgent need to transfer experiences online has become a reflex. According to the latest numbers from Pew, 54% of adult Internet users post original photos or videos online. Eighteen percent of cell phone owners use Instagram, and nearly 10% use Snapchat.

+ “The instant my son looked at the image, his imagination-driven perception of himself was replaced by a digital reproduction of the moment he had just experienced.” Here’s my article on the snap, crackle and pop of the digital photography era: This is You On Smiles.

Job Satisfaction Is Up

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The good news: Americans are drinking less soda. The bad news: They seem to be replacing that drinking habit with the ever-increasing consumption of bottled water. If pure Coca Cola ran freely from your tap, would you run out to the store to buy a frequently inferior version of Coca Cola that also included a plastic bottle? If our bottled water buying patterns are any indication, the answer is yes.

Some Like it Hot

“His throat began to swell. He struggled to breathe, and his nose, mouth, and lungs “felt as though they were on fire.” He called for an ambulance, moaning, and was taken to the hospital.” People go to incredible lengths to make the hottest chilis even hotter.

Pay Per View

Ever wonder how much advertisers are willing to pay for a 30-second spot during your favorite television shows? Here’s a list of the top 91 shows (and what they’re worth). Get ready for some football.